30 June 2025
Queensland Treasurer, the Hon. David Janetzki MP has handed down the Crisafulli Government’s first state budget.QFF welcomed several commitments made to the agriculture sector reiterating that the successful development of a shared delivery model between government and industry will be instrumental in enabling on-ground effectiveness. Read more here.
Last week Far North Queensland hosted the global sugar industry’s World Association of Beet and Cane Growers (WABCG) Conference – which has returned to Australia for the first time in almost two decades. Read more here.
The latest statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed the value of Australian vegetable, cut flower, nursery and turf industries all went backwards in FY24, despite increases in production. Read more here.
Cotton Australia has revealed the full agenda for the three-day Cotton Collective to be held in Toowoomba from 5-7 August, with a packed schedule of events, speakers and trade show highlights. Read more and book tickets here.
Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) have celebrated Queensland’s horticulture industry being recognised as a national leader in workplace compliance, following the release of the Fair Work Ombudsman’s Horticulture Compliance Report 2021–Read more here.
Hear Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s thoughts on the state’s priorities and plans to navigate a fast-moving geopolitical climate at AmCham Australia’s 4th of July event in Brisbane. Book your tickets here.
The Office of the Inspector-General of Emergency Management is undertaking reviews into the three major weather events that impacted Queensland between January and April 2025. Find terms of reference and have your say here by 1 August 2025.
eastAUSmilk’s Dairy Farmers Technology Program is helping their members make informed decisions when it comes to tech adoption. Through the two-year program, 21 projects were completed and new technologies adopted, resulting in a range of benefits including labour savings and better work environments, improved animal health, and energy savings. Read more here.
The Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers are reminding those who hold a relevant authorisation such as a water license, to submit their end-of-year meter reading via WaterIQ. Read more here.
The full program for the 2025 Queensland Garden Show is now available online here. The show takes place from 11-13 July at the Nambour Showgrounds and is organised by Greenlife Industry Queensland. Book your tickets here.